Today is the day that all clubs will meet to choose whether a salary cap will be implemented for the upcoming 2020-21 season.
League One clubs are voting for a ceiling of £2.5m on playing budgets, which includes tax, National Insurance, medical costs, agents’ fees, appearance and win bonuses.
Players already contracted will be treated as the divisional average wage of £1,300 per week.
Pompey are firmly against the salary cap and need another eight allies to reject the proposal.
We’ve taken a look at what each club has been saying in the build-up...
5. Charlton
Following relegation from the Championship, the Addicks haven't said too much about the wage cap vote given their ownership battle behind the scenes. However, they might be against it if they're planning to sign the sort of players who'll see them promoted immediately. Photo: Daniel Hambury
6. Crewe
Alexandra boss David Artell has said some clubs are in 'choppy waters' and his side must make sure they aren't one. That means voting for the wage ceiling could be on tge agenda. Photo: Barrington Coombs
7. Doncaster
CEO Gavin Baldwin told the Doncaster Free Press that he can understand ‘the argument for capping salaries on a percentage of revenue’ but having a ceiling could dissuade clubs from exploring off-field revenue streams. Photo: Daniel Chesterton
8. Fleetwood
Despite finishing in the play-offs last season, owner Andy Pilley called for the introduction of wage caps. He said that ‘rather than looking after their own best interests, the sensible thing would be for clubs to look after the integrity of the competition' during the suspension of football. Photo: Daniel Chesterton